or


[05/04/21 - 09:17 AM]
EPIX(R) Greenlights Drama Series "Billy the Kid" - Written and Executive Produced by Michael Hirst
The eight-episode, one-hour season will commence production this June in Calgary, AB, with an eye towards a 2022 premiere on EPIX.

[via press release from EPIX]

EPIX(R) GREENLIGHTS DRAMA SERIES BILLY THE KID

Written and Executive Produced by Michael Hirst (Elizabeth, The Tudors, Vikings)

Series from EPIX Studios, MGM International Television Productions, De Line Pictures and Amblin Television To Premiere in 2022

Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, Halo) Set to Direct the First Two Episodes

New York, NY - May 4, 2021 - Premium network EPIX(R) has announced the greenlight of Billy the Kid, written by Michael Hirst (Elizabeth, The Tudors, Vikings) and executive produced by Michael Hirst, Donald De Line (De Line Pictures), Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey (Amblin Television), and Otto Bathurst and Toby Leslie (One Big Picture). The eight-episode, one-hour season will commence production this June in Calgary, AB, with an eye towards a 2022 premiere on EPIX. Billy the Kid is a co-production between EPIX Studios and MGM International Television Productions, in association with Nordic Entertainment Groups streaming service Viaplay. Bathurst is set to direct the first two episodes.

The series is an epic romantic adventure based on the life of famous American outlaw Billy the Kid, also known as William H. Bonney -- from his humble Irish roots, to his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond.

"Michael Hirst has created a series that will take the audience on an entirely unexpected, thrilling ride, turning what they thought they knew about this iconic character on its head," said Michael Wright, President, EPIX. "We can't wait to see how this talented creative team unfolds this story and brings it to life for our viewers."

"Billy the Kid reunites Michael Hirst and MGM, whose epic sagas with global appeal remain unmatched," said Rola Bauer, MGM's President of International Television Productions. "It is an immigrant story at its heart and an international perspective to this legendary American character. Exciting to collaborate once again with our partners at EPIX and NENT/viaplay."

Said Hirst, "Billy the Kid has always been a hero of mine since I was - well, a kid! I grew up in the North of England but it made no difference! Billy was a special kind of outlaw. For a start he was so young - and for another thing, he wasn't a psychopath who enjoyed killing, nor a criminal who robbed for material gain. He was an outlaw most of his life, but he never wanted to be. Born into a poor Irish family of immigrants, he always wanted to go straight, to be a "new American". But he was never allowed to.

Billy's story is much more than a fantastic drama about a charismatic cowboy - although it is that! It's also the story of the immigrant, and the story of the creation of the new America from the lawless, violent chaos of the mid-West and its many nations. So in the end it's not just a story at all - it's an American myth!"

Billy the Kid is executive produced by Michael Hirst; Donald De Line for De Line Pictures; Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey for Amblin Television; Otto Bathurst, and Toby Leslie for One Big Picture.

Billy the Kid marks the fourth greenlit project for the recently launched MGM International Television Productions label and the second co-production with EPIX following the contemporary sci-fi horror series From. The division also recently announced a pilot order from Amazon Studios for Shelter, a YA mystery/crime drama from author Harlan Coben, as well as The Reunion, an adaptation of French author Guillaume Musso's novel La Jeune Fille et la Nuit, with Make It Happen Studios and France Televisions.

About MGM

Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world's deepest libraries of premium film and television content as well as the premium pay television network EPIX, which is available throughout the U.S. via cable, satellite, telco, and digital distributors. In addition, MGM has investments in numerous other television channels, digital platforms, interactive ventures, and is producing premium short-form content for distribution. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

About EPIX(R)

EPIX (R), an MGM company, is a premium television network delivering a broad line-up of quality original series and documentaries, the latest movie releases and classic film franchises - all available on TV, on-demand, online and across devices. EPIX (R) has tripled the amount of original programming on the network and has become a destination for original premium content with series including  Godfather of Harlem,  starring and executive produced by Forest Whitaker; Pennyworth, the origin story of Batman's butler Alfred; as well as upcoming premieres of drama  Chapelwaite,  based on the short story  Jerusalem's Lot  by Stephen King and starring Academy Award winner Adrien Brody; season two of  War of the Worlds, from Howard Overman and starring Gabriel Byrne and Daisy Edgar-Jones; docuseries Fall River, from Blumhouse Television; Sci-Fi horror series From produced by Midnight Radio and AGBO; season two of acclaimed spy thriller Condor, season three of epic fantasy drama series  Britannia; and docuseries Fiasco, based on the podcast of the same name. Other originals include Emmy(R)-nominated music docuseries  Laurel Canyon; docuseries  NFL: The Grind, from NFL Films and hosted by Rich Eisen;  Belgravia,  from Julian Fellowes, Gareth Neame and the creative team from  Downton Abbey; dramedy Bridge and Tunnel  written and directed by Ed Burns; docuseries Helter Skelter: An American Myth,  executive produced and directed by Lesley Chilcott; By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem; and  Enslaved  featuring Hollywood icon and human rights activist Samuel L. Jackson. Launched in October 2009, EPIX(R) is available nationwide through cable, telco, satellite and emerging digital distribution platforms as well as through its EPIX NOW app, providing more movies than any other network with thousands of titles available for streaming.

For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com. Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHd (http://www.twitter.com/EpixHD) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EPIX), YouTube (http://youtube.com/EPIX), Instagram (http://instagram.com/EPIX) and Snapchat @EPIXTV.  





  [may 2021]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
      


· BILLY THE KID (MGM PLUS)





[02/04/25 - 01:04 PM]
Bravo's New Docu-Series "Denise Richards and Her Wild Things" Premieres Tuesday, March 4
Hollywood icon Denise Richards is trying to balance it all as she navigates being an actress, wife and mother in the public eye.

[02/04/25 - 12:45 PM]
Elite Chefs Battle for the Culinary Throne in New Food Network Series "House of Knives"
In the epic new series, talented, innovative and ruthless contenders must use their cooking, strategy and survival skills to make it to the throne.

[02/04/25 - 12:37 PM]
Drama Fit for a Queen: PBS Sets "Marie Antoinette" Season 2 Premiere Date
The captivating historical drama returns on March 23 with eight new episodes.

[02/04/25 - 12:02 PM]
Animal Planet Celebrates Puppy Bowl XXI with Partnerships to Amplify Awareness and Impact for Pet Adoption
Lyft, 1-800-Flowers, Victoria's Secret PINK, The USO, e.l.f., Dogtopia and Puppy Sphere join returning partners Best Friends Animal Society, Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co., Georgetown Cupcake, NFL Players Association, Southwest Airlines, Pooch Perks and Valpak to support Puppy Bowl and increase awareness for pet adoption.

[02/04/25 - 12:00 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Jan. 27: "Back in Action" Pulls No Punches, "The Night Agent" Hits Its Mark in Top 10
Plus: the Noah Centineo-starring "The Recruit" remained a hit, with Season 2 arriving at No. 2 (5.9 million views) and Season 1 sitting at No. 8 (3.1 million views).

[02/04/25 - 12:00 PM]
"The Cleaning Lady" and "Alert: Missing Persons Unit" Season Premieres Tuesday, March 25 on FOX
Look for both series to have uninterrupted runs all season long.

[02/04/25 - 09:05 AM]
A&E Announces "Soul Incarcerated" A Limited Series Podcast Launching Today & Documentary "Edge of Daybreak" Coming Soon
The documentary "Edge of Daybreak," follows the story of a group of inmates in a maximum-security prison who formed an R&B band called Edge of Daybreak.

[02/04/25 - 08:48 AM]
"The Flip Off" Delivers HGTV's Highest-Rated Freshman Series Premiere Since September 2022
The series attracting 4.0 million total viewers across linear and streaming when it premiered on Wednesday, January 29, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

[02/04/25 - 08:45 AM]
Meet "Jay & Pamela": TLC's New Series Celebrates a Heartwarming Journey of Love, Family and Determination
The heartfelt new series follows a couple who also happen to share the same rare brittle bone disorder.

[02/04/25 - 08:33 AM]
"The 67th Annual Grammy Awards" on CBS Nets 15.4 Million Viewers and Raises Nearly $9 Million
Over the course or the entire weekend, the Recording Academy and MusiCares raised over $24 million for charitable activities.

[02/04/25 - 08:02 AM]
Clara Galle, Claudia Salas and Paula Usero Star in "That Night," The New Netflix Series Based on the Bestselling Novel by Gillian McAllister
During a family vacation in the Dominican Republic, Elena (Clara Galle) accidentally hits a man with her car. Desperate and frightened, she calls her sisters, Paula (Claudia Salas) and Cris (Paula Usero), asking for help.

[02/04/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Plankton: The Movie" - Official Trailer - Netflix
SpongeBob SquarePants' tiniest frenemy, Sheldon J. Plankton, is finally getting his close up.

[02/04/25 - 08:01 AM]
ESPN, NBA Unveil Rosters for 2025 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
The game takes place at Oakland Arena in Oakland, California on Friday, February 14, at 7 p.m. ET exclusively on ESPN platforms, including ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+.

[02/04/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Counterstrike" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a hostage rescue mission creates a new enemy, Capt. Guerrero and his elite soldiers must face an ambush by a ruthless drug cartel.

[02/04/25 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for "Goldie" Premiering February 14
Inspired by Emily Brundige's award-winning 2019 short film of the same name, the 13 half-hour episodes follow Goldie, a giant girl with a big heart, as she sets off on epic adventures with her best friends in their beloved town of Boysenberg.